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Combating Disinformation and Fake News
Ref. CDNF
Are you tired of being misled by fake news? Do you want to learn how to tell what is true and fight disinformation? Then join our course and become a defender of the truth!
- Duration: 3 hours
- Effort: 3 hours
- Pace: Self paced
- Languages: English and portuguese
- 1,879 already enrolled!
What you will learn
- Distinguish between fake news and disinformation
- Identify techniques for assessing the accuracy of information
- Become familiar with digital tools for news verification
- Identify practical ways to evaluate the credibility of sources
- Recognise reliable sources of information
- Identify the most effective ways to research information
- Identify three public policies, initiatives and pieces of legislation related to combating disinformation
Description
In this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the main challenges and strategies for tackling disinformation. They will learn how to identify fake news, understand the mechanisms through which it spreads, and explore fact-checking techniques. The course also covers relevant legislation and public policies related to this topic.
Assessment and certification
At the end of each module, to assess your progress, you will complete a test with a compulsory learning check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test worth 50% of the final mark.
Course plan
Part 1 | Introduction to Disinformation and Fake News
Module 1: What Are Fake News and Disinformation
Module 2: History and Impact of Fake News and Disinformation
Part 2 | Identifying Methods to Distinguish Truth from Falsehood in News
Module 3: Basic Techniques for Identifying Fake News
Module 4: Online Tools and Resources for Verifying the Authenticity of Information
Module 5: Critical Analysis of Information Sources
Part 3 | Identifying Ways to Research Reliable Information
Module 6: Reliable Sources of Information
Module 7: Effective Research Strategies
Part 4 | Legislation and Public Policies on Fake News and Disinformation
Module 8: Legislation, Public Policies and Initiatives
Module 1: What Are Fake News and Disinformation
Module 2: History and Impact of Fake News and Disinformation
Part 2 | Identifying Methods to Distinguish Truth from Falsehood in News
Module 3: Basic Techniques for Identifying Fake News
Module 4: Online Tools and Resources for Verifying the Authenticity of Information
Module 5: Critical Analysis of Information Sources
Part 3 | Identifying Ways to Research Reliable Information
Module 6: Reliable Sources of Information
Module 7: Effective Research Strategies
Part 4 | Legislation and Public Policies on Fake News and Disinformation
Module 8: Legislation, Public Policies and Initiatives
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License
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- NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.